Surgery - General Physician

Are you an Orthopaedic Hand Surgery physician searching for your next opportunity? This position with one of VISTA's healthcare partners in Lafayette, LA might be the perfect fit for you!

• Schedule: 2-3 days in the OR per week; low call burden
• Job Setting: Outpatient and Inpatient
• Types of Cases: Hand surgery; opportunity to teach and work with residents; state-of-the-art technology including microscope for hand procedures
• Call: Beeper call covering both inpatient and outpatient; low call burden for better work-life balance
• Facility: Level 2 Trauma Center; region's only single-specialty orthopedic hospital with 6 ORs and main hospital with 12 oversized ORs; dedicated 2-3 orthopedic rooms daily; on-site inpatient rehab
• Supervise Advanced Practice Providers: Yes; multiple APPs for clinical and surgical support; 2-3 scrub techs per case if needed
• Start Date: January 1, 2027
• Position Type: Permanent
• Compensation & Benefits:
  • Salary commensurate with experience and training
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and CME
  • Full benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Additional benefit options focused on physical, financial, social, and mental health
  • Retirement options (401k, 403b, and 457b)
  • Relocation assistance
  • Malpractice and tail insurance

• Board Certified/Board Eligible: Yes - Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery
• Fellowship: Required (Hand Surgery)
• Specialty Skills: Hand surgery required
• Licensure: Active Louisiana medical license required
• Malpractice Insurance: Provided by vendor

A ClearlyRated Best of Staffing Client and Talent 10-Year Diamond Award winner, VISTA has 30 years of experience optimizing continuity of care for hospitals, medical practices and government agencies across the US. A leading provider of short-term US locum tenens and permanent physician search services, VISTA partners healthcare providers with facilities who need them most, providing an effective strategy for lessening the impact of the global provider shortage. Our VISTA team goes above and beyond to make healthcare providers feel valued in the job search process and are committed to elevating careers to new heights.
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